October 15, 2026

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Gen Z Drives New Donor Acquisition, Survey Finds

Americans rank Gen Z as the least generous generation. But according to the Q2 2026 American Giving Index released by Tiltify Catalyst, the nonprofit fundraising platform from Tiltify, Gen Z donors are doing more than any other generation to bring new people into giving.

Nine in 10 donors under 30 took some action in the past year to bring someone else into a cause, compared with about a third of donors 62 and older. And 44% of younger donors say they are more motivated to give than they were a year ago, compared with just 4% of the oldest donors.

The Index, a quarterly benchmark of the health of institutional philanthropy in the United States, held at 62 out of 100, unchanged from its inaugural reading.

That overall number obscures a generational split. Younger donors are more likely to discover causes on social media, participate before they give and ask friends to join them. Older donors are more likely to give through established charities and are far less likely to recruit someone else. The groups are nearly identical when it comes to trust in charities and how much they give.

“Gen Z gets the least credit for generosity, yet these are the donors most likely to ask someone else to give,” said Michael Wasserman, CEO of Tiltify. “If you’re running a nonprofit, that should get your attention. Someone who brings five friends into a cause is doing something valuable that won’t show up in the size of their own donation. We spend a lot of time asking how to reach new donors. We should be doing more to support the people already making those introductions.”

The Index is based on a national survey of 1,000 U.S. donors conducted in July 2026, quota-balanced at 250 respondents per generation across ages 18 to 80. All respondents reported giving money or time to a charitable cause in the past two years. The Index measures four dimensions of institutional philanthropy: Impact Confidence, Financial Capacity, Institutional Trust, and Engagement & Activation.

Key findings from the Q2 2026 American Giving Index include: .. read more...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Companions on a Journey Grief Support is pleased to announce that Alyssa Louagie, Community Development Manager, has earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification.

Mason Symphony Orchestra appoints Michael Chertock as new Music Director.

Eileen Budo, co-founder and CEO of Last Mile Food Rescue, is Cincinnati’s only honoree on the 2026 Forbes 50 Over 50 list.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to support from funding through the Department of Behavioral Health, and in partnership with the Ohio Children's Alliance and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio. CoStars recently hosted a community Reading for Resiliency Book Fair that connected local families with free books, literacy resources, and fun activities designed to inspire a love of reading while building community connections.

Thanks to generous sponsors and golfers, DePaul Cristo Rey High School's 15th annual Golf Classic raised more than $100,000 to support programs and opportunities for DPCR students in and beyond the classroom. 120 golfers participated on September 28 at Western Hills Country Club. The event was chaired for the second consecutive year by Dave Lockard, retired senior vice president at CBRE, Inc. and founder and coach of the DPCR Golf Team.

The LaRosa Family Foundation recognized its Game Changers MVP honoree with a presentation at Seven Hills School on Tuesday, September 29. Seven Hills senior and basketball captain Anika Kakar was recognized for her work ethic, character and commitment to her teammates, as well as the leadership she demonstrates both on and off the court.

On Sept. 28, the Jeff Ruby Foundation hosted its third annual Golf Classic fundraiser, raising more than $1.3M to support vulnerable youth in the communities Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment serves: Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky; and Nashville, Tennessee.

The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with YWCA Greater Cincinnati, has been awarded a $500,000 grant to strengthen and expand victim-centered services for individuals impacted by crime throughout Hamilton County, with a particular focus on domestic violence. The $500,000 award was made through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs.

Greater Cincinnati Foundation, University of Cincinnati Real Estate Center and LISC Greater Cincinnati will soon launch a new regional research and development initiative, The Housing Lab, designed to identify, test and scale solutions to the region’s housing challenges. Together, the organizations aim to address the systemic barriers that make it difficult to build, preserve, and expand affordable housing across the region.

LEAD Training is opening doors to some of the region's most in-demand careers during National Manufacturing Month (October). Through its Career Quest program, LEAD is taking local high school students inside leading area employers for a firsthand look at careers spanning advanced manufacturing and robotics to medical devices—connecting them directly with the companies, professionals and opportunities shaping the region's workforce.

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is excited to announce a new cross-sector partnership aimed at improving educational outcomes. Amplify, led by United Way, will coordinate and connect support for students and families. Guided by the StriveTogether cradle-to-career framework — an approach that originated in Cincinnati — the initiative draws on a proven model used by communities nationwide.

FUNDING AND RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES

SouthWest Ohio GiveCamp is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking technology support, including websites, software applications, and tools to manage donations, inventory, or volunteers. Volunteer technology professionals donate their time and expertise to develop solutions tailored to nonprofits’ needs. Applications are expected to remain open through November 30, 2026. Learn more here or apply directly here.

Are you a Nonprofit Looking for Marketing Support? AMA Cincinnati Agency is a program that pairs marketing professionals with nonprofits and startups in Greater Cincinnati for a 6-month engagement that aims to help grow our economy and build resilience in our community. Selected nonprofits and startups will receive strategic marketing support (e.g. communications planning, digital campaigns, social media, branding) from experienced marketing volunteers. They'll gain tools, resources, and deliverables to help execute their missions or grow their businesses. Find more information here.

Is your nonprofit ready to make a step change in a program or focus area? Do you have a socially innovative idea or initiative that's ready to move but needs real backing behind it? Project XLR8 is the only local nonprofit accelerator built for established organizations with a bold idea or initiative. Applications for the 2026–2027 cohort are open now. Through Project XLR8, we pair funding with ongoing coaching and hands-on business expertise from SVP Partners, part of BEAM Center for Nonprofits. The program is designed to help nonprofits build capacity, sharpen strategy, strengthen operations, and scale what works.

Zonta Club of Cincinnati is currently accepting Grant Applications through October 1, 2026, with a distribution of funds on December 1, 2026. Non-Profit organizations may apply for a grant from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $2000. The Grants for this cycle period are due on or before October 1, 2026. Empowering women through service and advocacy is a priority for all Grants submitted. The majority of your clients must be women or girls.

The bi3 Fund, HealthPath Foundation of Ohio, and Interact for Health are seeking applications for the fourth cohort of the Data for Equity Funding Collaborative. The Collaborative plans to award 18-month grants of $40,000 to as many as 10 nonprofit and governmental organizations focused on health or health justice. The funding and learning opportunity will help organizations shift culture, mindsets, and practices to advance community-driven, equitable data and evaluation.

The Brickers Foundation is accepting submissions from nonprofit organizations interested in being featured through a virtual recorded interview. Two nonprofits are selected each month, and there is no fee to apply or participate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and submit your organization here.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Join your local PBS station CET for a free lunch & learn, Planting the Seed, Estate Planning Seminar, October 22, noon-2:00pm, featuring a panel of local legal experts. During this in-person and virtual event, our expert panel of local professionals will share everything you need to know about the estate planning process. Register here.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

United Way of Greater Cincinnati is recruiting volunteers to support its Free Tax Prep program during the 2027 filing season. Volunteers are essential to helping thousands of people save money on filing fees and access tax credits they’ve earned. Previous experience is not required. United Way offers training and ongoing support. We also need greeters, intake specialists, interpreters and site coordinators at community tax sites. CPAs, CFPs and other qualified tax professionals can earn continuing education credits. Learn more and sign up here.

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